You Mean My Dog is Manipulating My Emotions?
As any dog owner will attest, they’re just the best! The best companions, the best workmates, the best protectors, the best babysitters, the best listeners and sympathisers and the very best manipulators of your emotions! Que? Yes, it’s possible that you’re not the master in your relationship. Could your sweet, furry mate have evolved to […]
Basic Income vs Guaranteed Jobs: What If We Paid Stay-At-Home Moms?
Editorial comment: The concept of a universal basic income (UBI) has been aired at length in recent years. The discussion has been driven by the loss of so many jobs to automation – a rapidly escalating reality. The concept of and arguments for a UBI are based on two assumptions: 1/ All nations have sovereign […]
Artificial Intelligence – Armageddon or Renaissance?
It’s indisputable that the rapid advance of technology has made our lives easier. It’s streamlining jobs, speeding the delivery of information and automating repetitive tasks. Is Artificial Intelligence a Threat to Mankind? Thanks to smartphones and computers, we are the first creatures to ever outsource their own memories to machines. And thanks to smart home […]
Bugs, Mites and Mould – How Often Do You Wash Your Bedsheets?
Tuesdays – mine. Wednesdays – the kids. It’s a routine. Call it a habit. I’d call it a necessity. You can call me weird if you’re someone who does it annually! Say what? You mean there are people who wash their sheets once a year? Apparently so! How Often Do You Wash Your Bedsheets? In […]
Are There Any Proven Ways to Avoid Catching a Cold?
Yes, but… avoid is a bit strong. Minimize? Definitely. Colds can strike any time of the year – especially if you have kids in school! In fact, the younger those kids are, the more likely they are to bring a cold home. It’s not because they have less immunity – it’s because young kids tend […]
How Often Should I Clean That?
There are days when twenty-four hours’ just ain’t enough. There are too many things to do yet very little time to do them all. For non-negotiable tasks like cleaning, knowing when is the right time to clean stuff is key to cutting down on your workload. I once read a survey summary on how often […]
Clean Your Home In Just 60 Minutes
Let’s not pretend otherwise… there are very few of us who would claim to actually enjoy housework. Yes, we do it, but inevitably because the only viable alternative is to hire – often unreliable – outside help. How long should we be spending on the task though? Because it’s a chore rather than a joy, […]
WHAT WOULD JESUS DO?
By Guest Blogger: Ferdi Businger That might seem like an impertinent question for an outspoken anti-theist to ask. But I think it is a fair question since a majority of Americans consider themselves Christians and maybe a third of Americans are devoutly so. What Would Jesus Do? It seems to me that we all have […]
Dreaming Of Cruising? How to Avoid Disappointment
Depending on who you talk to, cruising is the best or worst of travel. What is it that divides those opinions? And is there a way top ensure that you come off that ship full of fond memories? No matter whether you live, north or south of the equator, there’s a window every year where […]
Back to the ‘70’s – Death Taxes Revisited
Why extreme wealth is extremely dangerous… I am an ardent supporter of wealth creation. If a person is prepared to put in the effort, to take on risk, to do what others won’t, they deserve to be rewarded. And that reward should be above and beyond what most would consider ‘normal or acceptable’ remuneration. But […]